INTRO/PROLOGUE

UREKAI:

In the days of old, the Urekai stood out as the strongest and most powerful beings in the world.

The ancient tongue called them 'fearsome beasts' for:

Like werewolves, they could transform into beasts.

Like vampires, they consumed blood.

And walked among humans with no one the wiser.

The ageless, peaceful, selfless beings preferred to keep to themselves. Despite being feared and distrusted, they never responded with aggression.

They granted passage to any species wishing to enter their lands beyond the great mountain and welcomed everyone.

But five centuries ago, an unexpected species attacked the Urekais during their one night of weakness. The humans.

While protecting his people, Grand King Daemonikai lost control of his mind, going feral.

Becoming a danger to the same people whom he had given everything to protect.

Although it seemed impossible, the Urekais managed to capture their king's beast form, imprisoning him in a secure cage, ensuring he could never escape.

But, consumed by hatred for humans, the Urekai plunged themselves into darkness.

Becoming the fearsome beasts others had always feared them to be.

Wearing their monstrosity with pride.

HUMANS:

After invading the Urekais, a mysterious virus outbreak struck.

from, but many speculated

males eventually recovered after a long struggle, the virus proved fatal for the majority

rarely gave birth to female children. Those left or born

greedy fathers sold their daughters to breeding houses. Some were forced into pleasure houses, existing solely for men's enjoyment. Some faced terrible abuse in exchange for protection. Even the wealthy and the privileged could not guarantee the safety of the females in their lives, as the mere sight

are not safe in the

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PROLOGUE

LAND: THE KINGDOM

a g-girl, your

Prince Garret froze.

the palace healer, his hands resting on his exhausted wife's body,

his beloved wife, Pandora, was

let it be

in the older man's face couldn't be disguised. The palace healer

crossed Pandora's face as she adjusted herself

her head vigorously

the healer's eyes. "I'm so sorry, your

cried out burying her face into her husband's waiting arms, sobs after

numb as he

wasn't even four yet, and the king was already negotiating with the kingdom of Cavar

apparently, Navia 'could use

but he was a tyrant, and

girl child?

eyes as he looked upon the crying bundle wiggling around

safe for either of

like a boy,"

"Are you suggesting we keep her

resolve strengthening. "This child will never be seen as a girl. No one

impossible to hide something like this, your majesty."

secret to our grave." Pandora's voice was fierce. "I was unable to protect my first

but Garret was all for it too. This was their best chance to keep their daughter safe, and they

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